About Our ISACA Muscat Chapter

ISACA Muscat Chapter

Muscat chapter was established in 2000 under the sponsorship of the College of Banking and Financial Studies (CBFS) which is affiliated to the Central Bank of Oman. The chapter has a membership of 300+ members today. The chapter membership also mirrors the diversity of its parent body. The chapter’s mission is to promote education for the CISA, CISM, CRISC, CGEIT, CSX & COBIT certifications, spread awareness of IT , Risk, IS audit and controls, provide a framework for regular meetings and interaction amongst local IS audit and control professionals, thereby helping in raising standards and promoting best practices to manage Information technology effectively in their organizations.

This chapter is run by volunteers who are ISACA members nominated through ISACA Annual General Meeting (AGM). ISACA member's in running the chapter are highly encouraged. 

 

 

 

Mr. Manikandan Jawaharlal

Message From the President

On behalf of the newly elected Board of Directors, I extend my sincere gratitude to our valuable members for the trust and confidence placed in us. I also appreciate and earnestly request continued support and active participation of all the members in all the activities of the Chapter.
 
Over the years, the Chapter has built a strong legacy founded on professionalism, volunteer spirit, and measurable contribution to the community. Our global recognition, consistent delivery of CPE programs, accessible certification review classes, and active student group initiatives demonstrate our commitment to advancing knowledge and professional excellence in information systems, cybersecurity, audit, and assurance.
 
Our focus remains on promoting the importance of ISACA certifications and enable members and the organisations derive value from them.
 
While the Chapter’s bylaws already define clear objectives and governance responsibilities, valuable reflections shared during the AGM encourage us to continuously enhance clarity, transparency, and effectiveness in execution. The Board will work diligently to refine communication of objectives, strengthen performance visibility, and progressively advance digital enablement across Chapter activities. Our aim is sustained improvement with a unified purpose of empowering the professional community, particularly aspiring Omani talent.
 
We extend our sincere gratitude to the College of Banking and Financial Studies for its continued support. 
 
Together, we will preserve our legacy, strengthen governance standards, and further elevate ISACA Muscat’s leadership position both regionally and globally.
 
Manikandan Jawaharlal
President
ISACA Muscat Chapter
2026–2028

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